Scrapped Volvos are...
Scrapped Volvos are being sought by green energy fans... because the parts are perfect for wind turbines! Hubs, bearings and disc brakes from old 120 and 240 models generate more power than shop-bought kits, and cost a fraction of the price, so are ideal building materials. "It"s nice to know the longest-lasting components are still useful," said a Volvo spokesman.
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Not according to new...
Not according to new research, which says Gordon"s should be brown - as people with colourful names often buy models in the same shade.
The findings by Admiral Insurance suggest Mr Brown is 18 per cent more likely to pick a car of the same hue. There"s an extra 10 per cent chance motorists named White or Black will pick their colour. Unlucky green is the exception to the rule.